Safeguarding Officer (12624)

Educators Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cardiff is seeking a term-time only Safeguarding Officer to implement Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures, support strategies, and manage safeguarding documentation. The successful candidate must hold an appropriate qualification at level 2 or above and have operational safeguarding training. This role is crucial for ensuring the well-being of learners and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders. A commitment to diversity and applications in Welsh is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Well-developed awareness and understanding of post-16 issues.
• Essential experience related to safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Implement Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures.
• Support the College's Safeguarding Strategy and Action Plan.
• Manage safeguarding concerns on My Concern.

Education

Appropriate qualification at level 2 or above

Designated Operational Safeguarding Training

Job description

Salary

£25,833 - £28,038 pro rata (based on an FTE salary of £29,874 - £32,423 per annum)

Position Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Cardiff and Vale College for a term-time only Safeguarding Officer in the Safeguarding and Wellbeing department.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the College's Child Protection and Safeguarding procedures across the college.
• Encourage good practice by promoting and championing the safeguarding policy and procedures; acting as designated safeguarding officer.
• Support the College's Safeguarding Strategy and Action Plan.
• Respond appropriately to disclosures or concerns which relate to the well‑being of learners in care or recently leaving care, maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.
• Attend meetings with external organisations as needed (including core group meetings, Child Protection conferences, Care & Support meetings etc.).
• Maintain accurate, confidential and up‑to‑date documentation on all cases and report where required, and manage safeguarding concerns on My Concern.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful applicant must hold an appropriate qualification at level 2 or above and have received designated Operational Safeguarding Training. A well‑developed awareness and understanding of post‑16 issues, supported by experience, is also essential for this role.

Application Process

Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 18/12/2025 at 11:59pm.

Contact Information

To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311 or [e-mail].

Legal and Contractual Requirements

All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up‑to‑date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College's procedure for the Suitability of Ex‑offenders for Employment is available upon request. Registration with the Educational Workforce Council for Wales (EWC Wales) is a mandatory requirement of the post. These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence. Your employment with Cardiff and Vale College will also be dependent on suitable reference checks; before you are able to commence employment, Cardiff and Vale College must have received two references, one being from your present or most recent employer. We will contact your referees upon appointment.

Commitment to Diversity

We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.